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D141 FUW

1987 Land Rover Defender

Green Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

214,863 mi
Last recorded214,863 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 1987 Land Rover Defender131,673 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD141 FUW
MakeLand Rover
ModelDefender
Year1987
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 214,863 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 214,863 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded AT (A) FRAME CROSS MEMBER (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 210,915 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 205,722 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 197,293 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 195,603 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 189,884 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 189,884 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 196,398 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 191,353 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Jan 2007 185,332 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 175,792 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Defender?

Based on 2,960,045 MOT tests across 181,953 vehicles.

72.3%
Pass Rate
3,550
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
181,953
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 77,499
Brake pipe excessively corroded 77,229
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 57,749
position lamp(s) not working 53,914
Stop lamp not working 52,341
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D141 FUW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender in Green with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1987 Land Rover Defender models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 131,673 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Defender fails its MOT is shock absorber has an excessively worn bush, accounting for 77,499 recorded failures. If you're considering buying D141 FUW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Defender typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 39 years old, this Land Rover Defender is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D141 FUW registered?

D141 FUW is a 1987 Land Rover Defender, first registered on 15 July 1987.

Is D141 FUW safe to buy?

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